Refuting the book of mormon

The book of mormon, particularly, since its held in higher esteem in lds circles and still contradicts the orthodox mormon position. Org po box 265, washington, pa 15301 the book of mormon continued 8. There is generally no direct support amongst mainstream historians and archaeologists for the. Book of mormon surprisingly to some, the book of mormon likewise teaches that there is only one god in all of existence. Taylor marshall from the new saint thomas institute. The mormon church teaches that the gospel consists of christs redemptive work plus our obedience to laws, principles, ordinances, and rites.

Contradictions between the book of mormon and the bible. Critics have come up empty handed after many attempts to refute the divinity of the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american. But when one compares the two books, one can see that they are not in the same category. If it is true, then joseph smith is true and so is mormonism. These relate to artifacts, animal, plant, or technology that critics believe did not exist in the americas during the book of mormon time period before 2500 bc to about 400 ad. If there were only two bible verses that you had to know when witnessing to mormons, i would recommend that you know isaiah 43. If the book can be shown to be a product of the 19th century, the church is then not what it claims to be. On page 67 of his book a marvelous work and a wonder, he quotes ezekiel 37. Book of mormon refuted catmannas christian commentaries. Thus the book of mormon was translated by the gift and power of god and not by man david whitmer, an address to all believers in christ concord, ca.

So far, i have discussed what the book of mormon is and what it affirms. Brief background of my life as a mormon leaving mormonism and some experiences as a mormon history of joseph smith book of mormon book of abraham the temple church members. Pdf book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great. Mormon church admits the book of mormon is not historical admin note. Discuss the challenges to the book of mormon posed by archaeology and history. You may wish to ask your mormon acquaintance to consider the following authoritative statements by their earlier and present prophets. Both the bible and the book of mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faiththe very word of god. Does the book of mormon refute joseph smith on the nature of god. Evidences of the book of mormons authenticity michael t.

The critics have been quick to condemn the book of mormon because of this fact. Two of the most prevalent claims for the book of mormon are, there is much archaeological proof to the book of mormon, and the american indians are descendants of israelites who came to america as described in the book of mormon. Three difficult questions for mormons catholic answers. Most latterday saints are aware of a minor industry in certain religious circles in the united states devoted to refuting mormonism and to criticizing the book of mormon. Second, the critics do not deal with the issues arising from the book of abraham that latterday saints care about. Why does the book of mormon state that jesus was born in jerusalem alma 7. Provides concrete evidence disproving the book of abraham, demonstrating that joseph smith was a false prophet. The result of this should be a picture where the uniquely mormon parts of their belief system dont. An excellent article which addresses the false claims of the book of mormon that native americans are the descendants of the israelites. Christians refuting mormonism sometimes point out that the verse directs one to ask if these things are not true. The book of mormon by marian bodine changes to mormon scriptures and scanned 1830 edition of the book of mormon by i. Yeah sure, just as soon as mormon apologetics admit that the book of abraham is a fraudyour getting close to doing sobut come on just come clean and admit it. Griffith answers criticisms of the book of mormon raised by anti mormon writers and presents numerous evidences of the veracity of that sacred text. The book of mormon claims to be a volume of holy scripture comparable to the bible.

The book of mormon is really there so one can have book of mormon studies, and archaeology is really there so one can study archaeology, but the two are not wed. Exmormon shares secrets from the church of latterday saints. Mormon beliefs are also shown to contradict both the bible and the book of mormon. These groups were led by prophets who recorded their religious and secular histories on metal plates. According to the book, two of these groups originated from ancient israel. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. The king james bible and the book of mormon its obvious even to the casual reader that the book of mormon, in its original 1830 translation, is written in the language of the king james version bible hereafter kjv.

The book of mormon records the visit of jesus christ to people in the americas following his resurrection. Book of mormonauthorship theoriesautomatic writing. Joseph smith receiving the nephi plates from angel moroni why we must reject the book of mormon. A christian professor and evangelist said that after 30 years in the mormon church, she came to a unique realization the bible is more accurate than the book of mormon, and god is bigger than the transcendent man worshipped by the latter day saints lds. In fact, pivotal mormon doctrines are flatly refuted by the book of mormon. Many book of mormon research projects have implications for the continuing issues surrounding the authorship of the book of mormon. Since mormons respect and use the king james version of the bible, i recommend that you use this version when witnessing to mormons. Debunking fairmormon letter to a ces director book of mormon. Critics of the book of mormon have argued that there are words and phrases in the book that are anachronistic with archaeological findings. Archaeology in the old world continues to uncover physical evidence of biblical history.

One of the many areas in which mormons fall short of saving faith is their belief that god is merely an exalted man who earned his position by good works mormon doctrine, p. Praying about the book of mormon mormons believe that if you read the book of mormon and then pray and ask god whether or not it is true, you will receive a testimony from the holy spirit verifying its truth. The term unchangeable god mentioned in the book of mormon is not referencing a physical state. We have actual evidence that joseph smith was lying to mormons when he invented his new scripture the book of abraham. Someone who accepts joseph smith as a prophet and the book of mormon translated from the nephi plates. Far from proving the book of mormon true, moroni 10.

In an early book of scripture brought forth by joseph smith, the creation account consistently refers to the singular when speaking of god and creation. Evidences of the book of mormon s authenticity michael t. Jun 27, 2007 the book of mormon and the bible are two great books for refuting mormon doctrines. While letting some mormon missionaries attempt to convert me again not that they could succeed, being that they are liars, at about 9 pm yesterday, i finally decided to put forth some hard questions for them concerning themselves and the book of mormon and their teaching about salvation, that i knew would refute them and which they wouldnt. Open letter to a mormon this is my answer to a mormon who wrote anonymously challenging me to study the lds church teachings. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. The trend continues even mormon sources will acknowledge that theres never been any archeological evidence supporting any of the cities which the book of mormon describes. We have actual evidence that joseph smith was lying to mormons when he invented his new scripture the book of. One need not take their word for the truth of their religion. This is absolutely the best article that has been written and shows from many sources, including dna, that the book of mormon is a work of fiction. Are there any biblical verses that refute mormon teachings.

This page challenges the gainsayers to refute the restoration of the gospel from sola scriptura. Jan 20, 2006 this approach allows mormons to ignore key bible scriptures which refute mormon doctrines. You do not want mormons to get distracted by the various bible translations. Jan 02, 2020 these facts alone are enough to cast much doubt on the veracity of the book of mormon. For instance, the most pointed refutation of the mormon doctrine that the father, son, and. Refuting the critics lds nonfiction author answers criticisms of the book of mormon raised by anti mormon writers book presents evidence of. The book of mormon and the bible are two great books for refuting mormon doctrines. Neville is guilty of doing exactly what he continually accuses his opponents of. This approach allows mormons to ignore key bible scriptures which refute mormon doctrines. For the first 150 years of mormonisms existence, everyone thought it was a story about a people who left the middle east and came to south or central america, and who fought wars clear up into new york state where. Lds do not know what parts are original or which parts have been corrupted. Fernandes examines the teachings of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints and finds something far different. The above donut chart shows percentages of the book of mormon section of letter to a ces director that fairmormon is in agreement, disagreement, and neutral on if one assumes that fairmormons undisputed silence is acceptance of the facts, fairmormon agrees with 62.

Refuting mormons noncatholic religions catholic answers. Watch this footage of a conversation between jeff durbin and some mormons outside of the mormon temple in mesa, arizona. At least they are not wed in reality since no book of mormon location is known with reference to modern topography. Mormons love to say that they are not trying to convert others to their religion. Skeptics have put forth several theories of book of mormon authorship that do not require believing in golden plates delivered by angels and translated by a miracle. I think i have proof that mormonism is not true youtube. In fact, this doctrine is mentioned nowhere in the book of mormon yet doctrine and covenants another mormon scripture section 20. This information could lead one to draw the conclusion that the book of mormon s origins are something other than divine. Whitney clayton tells byu graduates to disconnect from exmormons and avoid relationships with exes. This was originally written as a letter to a friend, a mormon, who wanted to know why i left mormonism.

One of the books, they insist, is the bible, while the other is the book of mormon. Someone who accepts joseph smith as a prophet and the book of mormon translated from the nephi plates as an inspired message from god. These heterodox teachings, and many others like them, appear nowhere in the book of mormon. Frequent asked questions about mormonism these are questions mormons have asked with my answers. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Allegedly contains the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Of course, this method of translation is as occultic as it gets.

Perhaps a few hundred years from now, or maybe far sooner, folks will be saying the same thing about the book of mormon. One mormon leader who championed this notion was lds apostle legrand richards. The book of mormon claims the entire old and new testaments are essentially worthless being corrupted, lost and altered. If the book of mormon is the most correct of any book on earth, as joseph smith said, why does it contain over 4000 changes from the original 1830 edition. The historical documentation and modernday evaluations disprove the possibility that joseph smith wrote the book himself. Mormons refuted in 4 points by dr taylor marshall youtube.

Problems with the book of mormon catholic answers catholic. The book of mormon never says god was once a mortal, and, in fact, it teaches that. From page 16 of clarks book, i take a quote from a nonmormon observer and a visitor who personally visited nauvoo. The book of mormon teaches many things that contradict the new testament. Is the book of mormon really just another testimony of jesus christ. The book of mormon department of christian defense. The same thing may be said for the teachings of joseph smith. Refuting and exposing the mormon cult mormonism page of. The book contrasts the evidence for christianity and the bible compared to that for. Writings of the early christian fathers as evidences of the restoration. Mormons believe the book of mormon to be the word of god, like the bible. Refuting the critics lds nonfiction author answers criticisms of the book of mormon raised by anti mormon writers book presents evidence of the veracity of that sacred text michael t. If the book of mormon contains the fulness of the everlasting gospel, why does the lds church need additional works.

For example, while many mormons believe that there is archaeological evidence supporting the book of mormon, in fact, there is none. The book of mormon the keystone of the church is unquestionably the book of mormon. This is important because the latterday saints make such a point about it containing the fullness of the everlasting gospel. Sep 14, 2015 heres how to refute mormons in 4 points, presented by dr. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other.

The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 10 pages and is available in paperback format. He shows that mormon doctrine and tradition teach a very different gospel, a different salvation and a different heaven and hell. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to that which we preached to you, let him be accursed. There are many serious objections to the claim of joseph smith and the lds church that the book of mormon is divinely inspired latterday. Below is the modern map of the area of smiths youth. These claims have historically been taken on faith by the mormons. There is no evidence of any actual history in the book of mormon. The book of mormon is a religious record of three groups of people who migrated from the old world to the american continents. There is continual evidence that the first mormon leader taught a form of bitheism. The first edition of the novel was published in 1950, and was written by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon, the founding document of the latter day saint movement and one of the four books of scripture of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, is an account of three groups of people.

Joseph smith tried so hard he put himself out on a limb with the book of abraham, and also with the book of mormon. This book documents a wide array of evidences of the nephite record. So its not a light or trivial fact that, when he went to write his personal history, joseph knight sr. Another early work of smith is the lectures on faith183435.

Have mormonfunded archaeological digs refuted mormonism. This is the third of six posts answering a series of questions raised by president russell m. Second, the book of mormon contains none of the key mormon doctrines. Third, the book of mormon abounds in textual errors, factual errors, and outright plagiarisms from other works.

This is not the case with new world archaeology and the book of. As we have said before, so now i say again, if any one is preaching to you a gospel contrary to that which you received, let him be accursed. Exmormon shares secrets from the church of latterday. But since the book of mormon is so hugely and internally selffalsifying, it predicts. This page challenges the gainsayers to refute the restoration of the gospel from sola scriptura only. The book of mormon also makes a strong point for gods spiritual and eternal unity see alma 11. The book of mormon is supposed to be a history of real people living in a real place. The following are a list of some verses to know when witnessing to mormons. Only jesus gives eternal life, reveals the father, and sends the holy spirit. Refuting the critics lds nonfiction author answers. Oct 19, 2012 one of the books, they insist, is the bible, while the other is the book of mormon. Free download or read online book of mormon, doctrine and covenants, pearl of great price pdf epub book. The best argument against lds mormonism shameless popery.